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- November 28 2024
Australian carriers call for fee transparency, better land use planning to address strata affordability
The Insurance Council of Australia has made 17 recommendations in a policy paper released to help improve outcomes for consumers in strata complexes.
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- October 22 2024
General insurers’ bodies urge heads of Commonwealth nations to discuss extreme weather impact
The four associations agreed that as extreme weather intensifies, populations expand and more homes are put in harm’s way, the insurance protection gap will widen.
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- October 3 2024
ICA extreme weather charter calls for collaboration with governments, community groups for delivery of services
The charter outlines disaster preparation, response and recovery recommendations for general insurers, who have paid out US$13bn in claims from 20 ICA-declared events since the Black Summer bushfires in 2019-20.
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- September 26 2024
Next Queensland government should axe stamp duty: ICA
ICA forecasts an 8% reduction in premiums if the next state government removes a 9% stamp duty on insurance, which is imposed after a goods and services tax.
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- September 17 2024
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston to chair ICA board
Johnston, who joined the ICA board as director in August 2021, will begin his term as chair on January 1, 2025, succeeding Nick Hawkins, IAG managing director and CEO, who has served as president of the board for the past two years.
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- August 30 2024
Losses from Australia’s costliest nat cat since 2023 rise to US$946m: ICA
Incurred losses for Christmas and New Year storms have increased from the previous estimate of US$905m, according to the latest data from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA).
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- August 19 2024
Insured losses in 2023-24 flat at US$1.5bn, but number of claims lodged jumped 73%: ICA
The costliest event was the Christmas and New Year storms that hit Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria in December 2023 which caused US$900m in insured losses and nearly 100,000 claims.
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- August 15 2024
ICA, Planning Institute of Australia urge governments to overhaul land use planning
In a joint communique, the two industry bodies urge state, local and the federal governments to step up reforms to tackle the country's growing housing challenges compounded by extreme weather risks.
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- June 24 2024
ICA welcomes building ministers’ commitment to climate resilience
Decision to include building resilience as part of Australian Building Codes Board's objectives paves the way for stronger new homes that can withstand disasters and could help save US$2.7 billion building costs per year.
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- June 18 2024
ICA welcomes New South Wales’ US$3.8bn resilience funding package
The Insurance Council of Australia hails the state government's budget funding targeted at reducing flood risks, and its recommitment to scrap the widely-criticised emergency services levy.
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- June 17 2024
ICA calls for overhaul in financial hardship support, redefine ‘vulnerability’
In its submission to the General Insurance Code of Practice review, the Insurance Council of Australia is calling for changes on how hardship support, such as premium relief, should be extended.
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- May 21 2024
ICA sets up counter fraud and scam function, appoints Andrew Gill as CEO
The function will provide an industry-wide capability focused on detecting organised fraud networks and identifying emerging fraud-related trends or criminal scams.
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- May 15 2024
ICA says additional US$92m funding for Australia disaster resilience falls short of needs
The (re)insurance industry body has welcomed the Australian government's additional disaster support funding outlined in the 2024-25 federal budget.
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- May 2 2024
Australia’s FY 2023 nat cat insured losses at US$850m: ICA
Despite the year-end catastrophes, incurred claims in 2023 dropped 78% to AU$1.76bn, and claims recorded were 57% lower compared to 2022.
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- April 10 2024
NSW ‘black nor’easter’ storms declared significant event as claims top 11,500: ICA
Suncorp, which received 2,700 claims, and IAG, with 3,100 claims, have said that almost 80% of the losses are coming from property damage.
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- March 12 2024
Australia unveils ‘grid’ for financial sector, offers transparent roadmap on regulatory changes
Insurance Council of Australia welcomes plans to introduce the new regulatory framework stating this would lead to greater efficiency, consistency and clarity for policymakers, regulators, and insurers.
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- March 8 2024
Valentine’s Day storms’ cost estimate at US$69m, claims set to cross 20,000: ICA
85% of claims are related to home and contents damage caused by the heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds experienced across the region.
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- March 7 2024
Australia consults market on broadening standardised hazard terms beyond floods
The consultation paper highlighted a 50% jump in complaints regarding general insurance for delaying claims handling associated with major catastrophes in 2022-23.
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- March 4 2024
Insured losses from Australia summer cat events reach US$1bn: ICA
While damage from both Jasper and the Christmas and New Year storms was widespread across three states – Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria - the average claim cost was under A$10,000, lower than from similar events.
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- February 5 2024
ICA proposes waiving US$3.9bn state taxes to tame Australia’s flood risks
Chief executive Andrew Hall suggested abolishing insurance annual state taxes, which stand as the second-largest component of home premiums after pricing of flood risk.
